With gourmet food served in a laid-back environment, this neighborhood spot is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy life. Gone is the pomp and pretension of haute cuisine, and here to stay is world-class fare for those who just want to dine in a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

It’s a well-known fact that time is irrelevant when you’re in a Margaritaville state of mind; after all it’s always 5 o’Clock here. This rustic indoor-outdoor dockside bar located on the Intracoastal Waterway, serves up bar bites, drinks and live entertainment Wednesday – Sunday, with breathtaking sunsets as an added bonus. A waterfront beach, with a cozy fire pit, and host daily sunset rituals. The 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill also features a Water Taxi stop and serves as the launch pad for paddle boarding and kayak excursions.

Two restaurants in one, 15th Street Fisheries is a sea lover’s paradise. Located right on the Intracoastal Waterway, the top floor of the restaurant includes a more formal dining area while the lower level is more casual. There’s even an area to feed tarpon.

32 East, which opened in 1996, was created on the site of an old auction house in Delray’s historic neighborhood. It was met with instant critical success, and has continued to be identified with a distinctive yet approachable menu, which is created daily. Its goal is to offer fresh ingredients, evocative delicious food and an interesting, extensive wine list.

A sweet spot on the beach close to the pier, this restaurant serves American and seafood in an oceanic atmosphere with a huge fish tank and waterfall which kids enjoy. It also has an outdoor bar with an impressive wine list.

Contemporary casual dining with a menu filled with delectably updated American favorites in a comfortable setting. 501 East offers an extensive wine list in addition to a fine selection of craft beers and inventive cocktails. The patio invites guests to take advantage of panoramic views of the golf course.

Oceanfront dining at its best can be found at 3030 Ocean. A Fort Lauderdale gem, 3030 offers inventive farm-to-table fare, featuring local favorites from both land and sea. Enjoy the South Florida sunset while sipping on some of the best craft cocktails in the area. 3030 Ocean offers a combined seating for 216 including an oceanfront dining room, expansive bar and lounge.

You’ll enjoy sipping signature roasted coffees and custom blended teas while nestled in tranquil gardens within a gated artists community. A great place to enjoy proprietary blends, delicious low carb “Slicer” sandwiches and a full spectrum of tantalizing baked goods ready to satisfy any palate. Open Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday & Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. See you there!

Get treated to a perfect German experience with a variety of traditional German and American dishes like sauerbraten, veal schnitzels, Bavarian platters, steaks, prime rid, chicken dishes and seafood. It has a salad bar, and some of the inside rooms have fireplaces.